Press Releases

Our latest press releases

16th February 2015

BREEAM buildings take centre stage at CIBSE Building Performance Awards

Four BREEAM projects are recognised in the prestigious performance-based Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) awards. Focused on actual, measured performance, not design intent, the CIBSE Awards acknowledge the people, products and projects that drive outstanding energy performance in the built environment. Judges including Munish Datta, Head of Sustainability at M & S, Professor … Continue reading “BREEAM buildings take centre stage at CIBSE Building Performance Awards”

10th February 2015

BRE collaborates with US energy efficiency retrofit specialist Green Generation Solutions

This press release is over six months old and the details may have been superseded. Please contact the Press Office for the latest information. Collaboration will help more UK and EU property owners prepare for new energy rules BRE and Green Generation Solutions (GreenGen), a US based organisation experienced in retrofitting energy efficiency in different … Continue reading “BRE collaborates with US energy efficiency retrofit specialist Green Generation Solutions”

27th January 2015

BRE Wales & partners win DECC funding to develop heat network innovation

This press release is over six months old and the details may have been superseded. Please contact the Press Office for the latest information. BRE Wales & South West and a consortium of partners have won funding from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) under a competition designed to boost innovation in the … Continue reading “BRE Wales & partners win DECC funding to develop heat network innovation”

23rd January 2015

BT Redcare’s alarm signalling products get LPCB approval

Six alarm signalling products by BT Redcare have been successfully certified to the Loss Prevention Certification Board’s (LPCB) standard for alarm transmission systems LPS 1277 3.0. The standard is recognised by insurers and specifiers around the world as the primary mark of quality performance. BRE Global’s Head of Fire Detection Martin Ganley said ‘Alarm transmission technology … Continue reading “BT Redcare’s alarm signalling products get LPCB approval”

22nd January 2015

BRE Chief Executive named Honorary Fellow by Institution of Structural Engineers

Chief Executive of the BRE Group Dr Peter Bonfield was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Institution of Structural Engineers for services to engineering,  at a ceremony in the institution’s new London premises on Friday. President of the Institution Nick Russell presented the Fellowship to Peter as part of an event which also marked the … Continue reading “BRE Chief Executive named Honorary Fellow by Institution of Structural Engineers”

16th January 2015

New Chair and Vice-Chair announced for open BIM body BuildingSMART UK

A new Chair and Vice-Chair have been announced for buildingSMART UK (BSUK) the built environment group of organisations leading the charge on open BIM adoption through standards, tools and knowledge exchange. UCL’s Vice Dean of Engineering Systems (and BRE Chief Scientist and Engineer) Professor Jeremy Watson CBE and Fellow and Director of BIM at Atkins, … Continue reading “New Chair and Vice-Chair announced for open BIM body BuildingSMART UK”

14th January 2015

First BREEAM Outstanding for high-rise office building in China

No. 1 Shanghai, a 180m tall, 34 storey commercial tower created by state developer the Shanghai International Shipping Service Centre (SISSC) has achieved an Outstanding design rating under BREEAM, the world’s foremost sustainability standard for buildings. The building will act as the flagship for SISSC in the £4bn marina development located on the bank of … Continue reading “First BREEAM Outstanding for high-rise office building in China”

13th January 2015

Did you know ESOS will affect an estimated 10,000 organisations across the UK?

BRE Academy offers up-skilling opportunity to meet forthcoming ESOS needs ESOS (the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme) is a mandatory UK energy assessment and energy saving identification scheme covering organisations with a turnover of €50 million, or over 250 employees. During 2015, organisations will need to carry out audits and submit reports for their buildings in … Continue reading “Did you know ESOS will affect an estimated 10,000 organisations across the UK?”